When property owners default on paying their local taxes, local governments issue Tax Lien Certificates to give them the money they need to run public services. In return, certifcate-holders get their money back along with generous interest and/or penalties when the tax is paid. What's more, Tax Lien Certificates are real-estate secured, so in the unlikely event the taxes don't get paid - you get the property. Learn more about building risk-free wealth from Tax Lien Certificates.